About Us

Our Story

Ola Curiosa began with a simple but powerful dream: to create a safe, joyful, and culturally rich space where children could grow up bilingual—and fully themselves. As a mother raising bilingual children and an educator passionate about early learning, I saw a need in Northwest Arkansas for a high-quality preschool that immersed young learners in both Spanish and English, while also nurturing their curiosity, creativity, and emotional well-being.

After years of professional experience in education, communication, and program development, I decided to create the kind of preschool I had wished for as a parent: one that celebrates language, culture, play, and kindness every day. Ola Curiosa blends the best of early childhood education with a dual-language approach that honors the child’s natural ability to learn through play, relationships, and exploration.

The website was created to share this vision with families and the wider community—to introduce you to who we are, what we believe in, and how we support your child’s growth. It’s a space where you can learn about our programs, values, enrollment process, and how to become part of a learning journey rooted in love, joy, and bilingual learning.

Thank you for being here. We can’t wait to meet you and your little ones.

Elizabeth Hurtado
Founder, Ola Curiosa